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Medieval manuscripts found in Portuguese dumpster spark intrigue
The letter put up for sale was written by King Afonso V on December 26, 1480, shortly before his death. Rui explained that he found the documents near the dumpster, wrapped in newspapers from the ...
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Medieval treasures unearthed in Portugal's dustbin discovery
The seller was unaware that the document originated from the 15th century and was authored by King Afonso V of Portugal. Initially, it wasn't even suspected that the document put up for sale was ...
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Beneath Almada: Unearthing Islamic roots predating 11th century
Almada was recaptured 1147 by troops commanded by King Afonso I of Portugal, known as Afonso the Conqueror. Recent archaeological discoveries underscore the city's importance in Portugal's history ...